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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.55, 481.71 and 306.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.55, 481.71 and 306.97 is: 459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.55 : 481.71 = 306.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.55/481.71 = 306.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.55x = 481.71 × 306.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.55x = 147,870.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,870.52/321.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.87

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